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Saturday, February 8, 2014

Spiced Apple Martini

WOW! I have to say, this was a tasty drink! It is potent so be careful! It doesn't taste as strong as it is. But it is amazing!

Marcus Samuelsson's Spiced Apple Martini

For the Apple-Spiced Simple Syrup:

1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground

1 teaspoon ginger, ground

1 teaspoon allspice, ground

1 teaspoon nutmeg, ground (freshly ground if possible)

1 cup granulated sugar

1 slice of a red apple, 1/4 inch thick

1/2 cup water

For the Drink:

2 ounces SKYY Vodka

1/2 ounce of above syrup

1/2 ounce lime juice

2 dashes angostura bitters

Ice

Slice of apple (for garnish)

For the Apple-Spiced Simple Syrup: Place all ingredients in small saucepan. Bring to boil. (Leftover simple syrup can be strained into airtight container, cooled and refrigerated. It will stay fresh for up to 2 weeks.)

Add 1/2 ounce of simple syrup, the vodka, lime juice and bitters in a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake well. Strain into chilled coupe glass and garnish with apple.